Opinion Writing

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What is the purpose of opinion writing?

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To tell others what you think and persuade them to agree with you.

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What is an opinion?

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The way you think or feel about a topic.

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In our topic sentence, we must also clearly state our ___________.

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opinion.

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What is a hook in an essay?

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It grabs the reader's attention.

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Select the best supporting detail that Niagara Falls is really loud.

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The waters fall from a height that is as tall as a seventeen-story building, roaring like a locomotive and sending up an endless cloud of mist as it crashes onto the rocks and water below.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Information that helps explain or support the main idea.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to agree with your opinion.

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What is a conclusion in opinion writing?

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A summary of your main points and a final statement on your opinion.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief.